Enterobacter cloacae strain EN3600

Enterobacter cloacae strain EN3600 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium classified as a facultative anaerobe. It possesses flagella, which indicates its potential for motility despite being noted as non-mobile. The strain thrives in mesophilic temperature ranges and exhibits a complex genetic structure with three replicons. This strain is known to inhabit multiple environments and maintains a free-living biotic relationship. It has been associated with various hosts, including Homo sapiens, Bos, and Okapia johnstoni. Enterobacter cloacae strain EN3600 is of particular clinical significance due to its pathogenicity in humans, where it has been linked to several serious health effects, including vertebral osteomyelitis, bacteremia, spondylodiscitis, and both urinary and respiratory tract infections. The presence of this strain in human infections highlights its role as an opportunistic pathogen, particularly in individuals with compromised health. Given its diverse habitat and ability to infect multiple hosts, Enterobacter cloacae strain EN3600 serves as an important example of how environmental factors can influence microbial pathogenicity and health outcomes. Understanding its ecological interactions and pathogenic potential can inform strategies for managing infections and developing treatments.